We are excited to kick off our 2026 Graduate Program as we search for the next engineers and planners to help shape the future of City of Moreton Bay. If you’re ready to put your university knowledge into practice, gain real-world experience and make a genuine impact in your community, this program is for you.

 What do we offer?

About the program

Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to set you up for success by providing:

• Two years of structured experience – with four rotations every six months across a variety of teams and opportunities to build on your knowledge
• Hands-on projects – directly shaping one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions
• Mentoring and support – including a dedicated mentor, regular check-ins and access to technical experts
• Graduate cohort network – start alongside other grads with shared induction and ongoing development sessions
• Work/ life balance –  Mon to Fri (yep... no weekends!) and a 9-day fortnight... we know a genuine work life balance is so important at any stage of your life and career.

Some of the areas you could be working in across our three Functional Groups - City Operations, City Futures and City Administration:

• Urban Planning – designing the future of our city through the review of development applications, engineering assessments, master planning, placemaking.
• Environment & Sustainability – biodiversity, climate action, land management, waste minimisation, green infrastructure, coastal planning, going green as we grow!
• Integrated Infrastructure – planning and shaping the spaces our community uses every day - parks, buildings, active transport, waterways, open spaces, road safety.
• Project Delivery – constructing key community infrastructure to meet the future needs of our growing community.
• Managing Assets - capturing and maintaining our existing facilities, parks, playgrounds, roads, drainage to optimise lifespan and usage.

So what are we looking for in our 2026 program team members...

• You will be a recent graduate... or on schedule to by Feb 2026 (good luck!)... and on the search for that opportunity that will set you up in your career in either Engineering or Planning.
  • Engineering... could be a degree focused on civil, coastal, drainage, mechanical, environmental, structural, electrical, project management, and/or mechatronic.
  • Planning... could be a focus on town planning, urban planning, urban design, urban development, architects, and/or transport planning.
• A positive attitude, reliable, motivated team player, excited by the opportunity to be working alongside professionals in the field you have studied.
• And as we are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our offices have local parking on site and our Caboolture and Strathpine locations are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.